Federal Work Study (FWS) is a federally funded financial aid employment program. To be eligible, you must be an undergraduate, full time (at least 12 hours), degree seeking student. Eligibility is based on need as determine by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the availability of funds at the time of awarding. FWS funds are limited and are awarded to the extent that funding permits.

Students are awarded FWS funds, which must be earned through part time employment, as part of their financial aid award and are notified of their allocation through their OnePort account. Students may work up to 10 hours per week.

A Federal Work Study Award does not guarantee job placement. It is the student's responsbility to apply and secure federal work study employement.

A wide variety of jobs are available through the FWS program. FWS students are involved in almost every area of the institution. An effort is made to place students in positions that will utilize their skills and interests. The university also offers a limited number of off campus positions with local non-profit agencies as part of our Community Service Learning Program. These positions are designed to give the FWS student a broader work experience while improving the quality of life for community residents.